Sikinos (ancient Oinoi) is one of the smaller islands of the Cyclades. Located in the southern part of the complex between Ios and Folegandros.

The south side is smooth while the north-west is a steep cliff 280 meters in which the town is built on. The island produces fine honey and olive oil and famous wine in the ancient years.

The ancient city is located on the hill of Agia Marina. In Roman and Byzantine times Sikinos fell into obscurity and weakened because of pirate raids. Followed Venetians (Duchy of Naxos) Russians and Turks. The reunification of the island with Greece came in 1829.

The town of Sikinos (Castle) is an excellent example of Cycladic architecture with the church Pantanassa at the center. Main attractions of the island is the castle of the Zoodochos Pigi Fountain (1690) and the Diocese of Roman funerary monument monumental facade (2nd-3rd century AD.) retrofitted into a Christian church.

At the bay resort Alopronia ther is a small fishing pier and shelter. The beaches (Agios Georgios, Agios Panteleimon, Dialiskari) and the unique Black Cave are a magnet for today's visitor of quiet holiday.

Sikinos has been producing lots of grapes and wine since the ancient times. This is why the ancient byname of Sikinos was Oinoi, since "oinos" means "wine" in GreekThe name is dated back to prehistoric times. The first reference of "Sikinos" is made by Solon in 604 B.C.

Thoas the king of the island of Lemnos was hiding in a trunk as he fled his home island, as women of Lemnos revolted and slaughtered all males.

The trunk drifted all the way to Oinoi. There Thoas met a nymph and had a son whom he named Sikinos. The island was named after this man, Sikinos, son of Thoas.

Sikinos Island, CycladesAgios Panteleimonas beach is accessible via a footpath (3.6 km from Alopronia) or by a small boat.
It is a beach with pebbles and has a natural cave for shade.View More

Agios Panteleimon Beach

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What to see in Sikinos Island, Cyclades

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Folklore Museum of Sikinos

Sikinos Chora, Sikinos, Sikinos Island, CycladesLocated in Sikinos Chora, at the old oil-press building.View More

Folklore Museum of Sikinos

Black Cave - Mavri Spilia

Sikinos Island, CycladesThe largest cave of Sikinos and one of the largest in Cyclades.
It is located on the northern side of the island, under the Crryssopigi monastery and can be accessed only by boat.
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Sikinos Chora, Sikinos, Sikinos Island, CycladesFemale monastery of Zoothochos Pigi (Life-giving Spring) or Chryssopigi was built in 1690 at the edge of the cliff.
Chryssopigi was the last resort for the inhabitants each time Sikinos was raided by the pirates: neither the heavy...View More

Sikinos Island, CycladesA temple-shaped funerary building of the 2d-3d century AD.
It is the most peculiar and interesting monument of Sikinos.
Located in the wilderness of the mainland, Episkopi temple is surrounded by a complex of Byzantine chapels, cells,...View More

Temple of Episkopi

Pantochara Chapel

Sikinos Chora, Sikinos, Sikinos Island, CycladesThe little chapel on the pathway to the Chryssopigi Monastery, overlooking the sea, is the fulfilment of Nobel laureate poet Odysseas Elytis' wish to have a small church built on Sikinos.
In August 2011, on the centenary of his birth,...View More

Sikinos Chora, Sikinos, Sikinos Island, CycladesThe church of Pantanassa and the 16th century post-Byzantine icons on display, is located at the central square of Chora.
The main temple of Sikinos was built in 1787.
Inside one can see the gold-painted, wood-carved temple.
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Sikinos Chora, Sikinos, Sikinos Island, CycladesThe small museum is located in Hora, main square.
It contains the island's Post-byzantine icons: after the fall of Constantinople many painters fled to Crete.
Until the 16th century they developed a style of icon painting called...View More

Restaurants & Tavernas in Sikinos Island, Cyclades

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Strofylia

Sikinos Island, CycladesLocated on the largest terrace of the winery Manali it opens daily from 6 pm until late at night during the summer season.The restaurant's menu is traditional with a few dishes giving a taste experience to the visitor beyond the ordinary.Overlooking...View More

Sikinos Chora, Sikinos, Sikinos Island, CycladesAs for the lovers of Greek, traditional and delicious cuisine, the restaurant “KAPARI” is near you. With the pleasant environment and the unique service, we are waiting for you to taste the rich appetizers, the delicious cooked...View More

Local Products in Sikinos Island, Cyclades

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Manalis Winery

Sikinos Island, CycladesThe winery opened in July 2008 and operates to this day from 6pm until late at night during the summer season.At the entrance there is a self-service bar where one can make tasting of our wines and then choose what you want to order...View More